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GETTIN' IT TOGETHER

Future Farmers Harvest First;
Pomperets March On To Victory

Homecoming activities began on Friday, October
8, 1976 with a very colorful parade with students
standing anxiously to see all of what the school
had been preparing for weeks. Besides the stu-
dents, business people and shoppers stopped to
watch the neatly polished-up work by the students
and teachers of South. Homecoming arrangements
for the game, parade, coronation and dance were
under the direction of Mr. James Meisenheimer.
The parade started off the activities. Game started
at 7:00 o'clock at Berquist stadium. South had a
winning success over Tech.

FFA floats away with first place.
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Kathy a nd George make campaign
posters.

Along with campa ign posters candi-
dates have pictures taken together.

Footba ll players display school spirit during the parade.

Fifteen Strive For Royalty;
Candidates Campaign For Honor

Candidates run with hard competition but keeping
hopes up high. Out of the fifteen couples, the best was
to be King and Queen . They campaigned for two weeks.
The first week was the preliminaries. The second was
the finals, since there were so many candidates. This
year South had runner-up winners plus Mr. Congenial
and Miss Congeniality. Every candidate practiced long
hours so that the night of the ceremony things would
be smooth. Chosen King· and Queen were Rick Pesek
and Teri Heinz. Runners-up Grace Baez and Kevin
Kottich.

All of these candidates had faith and would have like to be King or Queen. Candidates for homecoming royalty
1976 were, From Left To Right: Robie Tiffin, Virgil Liss, Sharon Shannahan, B ob Krieser, Grace Baez, Dave
Patlan, Kathy Stevens, Steve Orduna and Jody Mosser.

Candidates waiting to hear who the new King and Queen would be. Who knows? Maybe they could win! Candidates
are Toni Vaiskunas, Steve Perry, Mary Strale y, Kevin Kottich, Kathy Hazard, George Tasi c h, JoEllen Stetich,
Dian e Karnish and Luke Flores.
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Heinz, Pesek Crowned Royalty;
Mosser, Orduna Tapped Congenial

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Homecoming ceremony was fi I led with excite-
ment. Every candidate walked up to the stage
with a big smile on their face. Cermony colors
for this year were dark blue, light blue and l av-
ender. Last year's student council president Frank
Gahl, and Queen Susie Baez, came back to crown
the king and queen of 1976. This is a tradition at
South and wi 11 be for years.

Grace and Bob ride in the parade.

The Ambassadors sing "Get Closer."

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Heinz Heads "77" Student Body;
Council Makes Vear Successful

Some people may not believe what takes place in Room
318. Student Council m eels there 3 days a week during 4th
hour. They work hard on school dances, activities, fund
raising, new plans, and most of all Homecoming.

A lot of Council's effort this year went lo the 7th An-
nua l Canned Food Drive. Students responded fantastically
bringing in more than 2500 cans. The cans were d islributed
by Council to deserving families in South Omaha.

Student Council consists of 31 members-IO seniors, 11
juniors, and 10 sophomores. Mr. Jim Meisenheimer, the
council's sponsor, says, "It's too bad that more students can't
participate on council because it tea ches them how to get
along with other students and the administration." About
this year's group, he commented, "They are more humanistic
and successful in their work."

Student Council president Teri Heinz said, "The numer- This year's officers are in clockwise direction :
ous activities and challenges fulfilled a busy, fun schedule. Barney Chandler, Robin Sherlock, Teri Heinz, Jim
With the council members and the many, helpful volunteers Mittermeier, Patty Rasmussen, and Jackie Johnson.
working together, our "77" year was more than successful.
Being able to be the leader of this pack was a fun, outgoing
experience."

Sen ior members are from Left To Right - Patty Resmussen, Teri
Heinz, Robin She rlock, Evelyn Young, and Grace Baez. Row 2 -
John Lad, Jim Mittermeier, Rich Pesek, Bob Krieser, and Steve
Orduna.

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This year's junior members are kneeling in front, Kim
Crouch, Roy Bravo, and Tami Hellwig, Standing are Sharon
Mccutchen, Chris Tangeman , Tom Miller, Dennis Wees, and
Anita Juarez. Standing on the flagpole is Jackie Johnson,
Barney Chandler, and Kelli Crouch.

Sophomore members are in front - Sue Jacoby and Scott
Curran. Standing are Becky Bravo, Brian Fricke, L arry
Garcia, Dean Priester, and Peggy Ostronic. Standing on the
flagpole is Mary Beth Redwine, Duane Sanford, and Donna
Jacobson .

Pictured above is this year's president Teri Heinz. Teri has been 25
act ive on counc il for 4 years.

Mankind Is Socially Studied;
History Offers Wide Variety

Picture yourself in the vast lands of Mr. David Kahm reads the daily bul-
Africa in World History or the far letin and teaches Government.
away lands of China or Asia in Far
East History. Travel to the inner-
most thoughts of your mind in Psy-
cology, and to the times of the
Revolutionary War in American
History. All this and more is possi-
ble in the Social Studies Depart-
ment of South High. Miss Sally Fel-
lows, head of the department feels
that, "The department hopes to fi II
the needs of the students and offer
interesting and different ways of
learning."

Mr. Thomas O'Hara teaches Core and
coaches the girls golf team.

Mr. James Meisenheimer sponsors
student coun ci I and teaches Soc i-

ology along with Modern Problems.

Here's Mr. Theodore Matsukis'and Mrs. Diana Mrs. Rosalie Shepherd teaches World History and offers
Howe ll , just clowning around. Modern Problems and Government.

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Miss Sally Fellows is the head of the Social Studies Mr. Warren Witham teaches Sociology and American
Department and really enjoys her leaching here at Government.
South,

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Mr. George Wildrick peacefully teaches history and American Mr, Raymond Brown teaches Psychology and
Government, has enjoyed his many years here,

Doubling as a history teacher and the boys basketball Here's two students hard at work, preparing for a history
coach is Mr. Joe Neuberger. exam.

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English Courses Add Variety;

Students Select Areas To Study

"To be or not to be, that is the quest-
ion. And there are many questions
asked in the English Department of
South High. South offers a variety of
courses to the students within a cur-
riculum design called Special-Inter-
est-English. Sophomores study classes
selected for them in the general areas
of reading, writing, speaking and
listening. Seniors and juniors select
their own courses from the following:
American Literature Survey, Grammar,
Composition, Reading Efficiency, Pop-
ular English, World Literature and
Philosophy, English Literature Survey,
Ethnic Literature and Culture, and
Media, Literature and Composition.
Other elective courses include:
Journalism, Annual Staff, Drama and
Speech.

Senior teacher Mr. Jim Faiman likes to mix laughter Mrs. Laura Haugse teaches Media, Literature and
with learning. composition along with World Literature & Philosophy.

Doubling as an English teacher is debate coach Dallas Not knowing how to pose is Mrs. Carol Jackson.
Hem enway.

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Here is Dr. Pa trick Salerno, head of the English

Dep artment. He lea ches Engli sh Litera ture a nd Ms. Gretchen James instructs Developmental Reading

Sophomore English. - - -- - - and feels that reading is important.

Here's Mr. Dennis Hatch and Mr. Micheal Left To Right in the Front Row is Ms. Ann Underriner, Mrs. Jacquelyn
Rice. Mr. Hatch teaches Drama and English Davis and Mrs. Ka ren Allen. Back Row: Mrs. B arbara Oldfield and
and Mr. Rice teaches Journal ism and Ms. Ginger Riffe l.
Popular English.

Miss Margaret McMartin t eaches Sophomore English Mre. Meflanee Kvasnicka instructs American Literature
Orientation. and Sophomore English.

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TOOTER Reports On The Latest;
Keeps All At South Up-To-Date

If you wanted to be well-informed on what was -"/~~:ft.-~' ~~-: .! '1
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happening in Packer territory, you'll remember the . •, ;_.,
first thing you t urned to was the "Tooter. 11 With the )OT E t1"
help of adviser Mr. Mike Rice, the "Tooter" loy- .v
ally came out every month.

First semester editor Terry Barrio was there to keep
everyone at a steady and constant pace. Al most
everyone on staff agreed that meeting deadI ines was
the most hectic part of their job.

Mr. Rice said, "The paper provides information
about South and South High people. It gives "Toot-
er" members a chance to learn practical aspects of
journal ism."

While learning the ropes of the newspaper game, Mr. Mike Rice •.• Mr. Rice was there when a prob-
"Tooter" members became a part of it. lem would arise or when the staff needed his advice.

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John Depa .•. John wi ll best be remembered at
South as the man behind the column, "Depa on
Sports."

Rick Sparks, (Right) a. member of "Tooter" staff,

talks w ith George Riza about the paper.

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Anne Stark says, "I'll sure be gl ad when I get this one figured out!"
Barb Trout and Anne Stark are the editors of the second p age.

Dave Patlan is also a member of
"Tooter" staff. He is on c ircula-
tion.

The whole class bus ily prep ares the next issue of the "Toote r." Every-
one worked hard in putting the paper out.

1976- 77 "Tooter" members are : Front Row, left to right; Delores
Bera, J ohn Depa, Anne Stark and Barb Trout. Back row; Terry
Barrio, Jim Mascarello, Kathi Falk, Luke Flores and George Riza.

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Hatch Heads Drama Classes; I
Amusing Acts Bring Laughter

Drama is one of the many English classes given at
South. Mr. Hatch teaches drama first and sixth hours.
Dramatics are frequently used by students in the plays
they practice. Many of these students have good
talent to give in their plays.

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Mr. Hatch helps students with their play parts. During
class time students bring laughter with their parts.

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Mr. Hatch keeps class emotions under control while
roles are taken.

Students study together to make play worth while.

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Debaters Tussle Over Prisons;
Verbal Duels Concern Gaveliers

There are two different groups of Gaveliers. The debaters
are Captain Daniel Revas, Marlene Hicks, Mary Dohner,
Philip Huntley, Andy Manasterio, Terry Mead, and Paul
Sanchez. Speech and duel actors are Don Weindorff, major
novice speaker, Cathy Benkis, Vince Minister, J.D. Rum-
mel, major varsity speaker, Lewis Hicks and David Gould.

The class met every day seventh hour to prepare for the <.
debates they participated in. A debater can letter in de-
bate and then. he would be considered a "Golden" Gave-
lier. A beginning debater is known as a "Novice".

Mr. Dallas Hemenway said, "We have a good winning
team this year. 11

Mr. Dallas Hemenway has been guiding our debaters for

eleven year's now. Mr. Hemenway said, "We have three
maybe four good aggressive debaters. We have three
able impromptu speakers." He also said, "Speakers are
stronger then they have been in the past."

Mr. Dallas Hemenway said, "We have four or five students who are not cer-
tain if they can meet the challenge to debate. But I feel the whole group is
capable to show sufficient effort." He stated that the group of debaters and
speakers this year has shown a lot of concern In preparing their speaches.

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The Gaveliers for the 1976-77 school year consists of: (On The Floor) Mary Dohner and Philip Huntley. Then starting
from the left Don Weindorff, Marlene Hicks, Mr. Hemenway, Terry Mead, J.D . Rummel, Vince Minister and
Daniel Revas. Then pictured on top is Andy Monasterio and Paul Sanchez. Not pictured are Cathy Benkis, Janet
Benkis, Lewis Hicks, Chris Stark and David Gould.

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A Long Hard And Winding Road;
Taurus Makes It An Easier Trip

Taurus Staff members this year have tried to succeed in ••
capturing the memories of the 1976-77 school year, This
job was done by taking pictures of the students, teachers, Mr. James Faiman who heads this year's Taurus says,
and outside activities in which the students have partici-
pated in. Arnold Clark Studios has helped in preparation "I wish I wouldn't have to worry about finances so
of the yearbook by allowing the staff members to use his much. I also feel that there are too many students on
unique printing and developing equipment. The staff this year's staff. A smaller group seems to work
which met every fourth hour every day, was allowed to do toget her better. 11
the book their own way. All final pages were approved by

Mr. James Faiman who heads the staff. The job of making
a yearbook was a hard but very interesting one. It took a
lot of class effort to join the single pages each person was
assigned into a yearbook in which every one could be proud
of. 23 students put together in one room may get a littl e
irritable sometimes, but the staff worked together as a
group and got the job done. This year's staff has tried to
show the students of South High and the teachers that there
can be a better yearbook, and staff feels they've proven
this.

A lot of group work was involved in preparing the
book. By organizing group pictures and setting up
interviews with students a nd teachers. The staff has
taken up alot of their tim e outside as we ll as in
school to make sure the book was to the utmost
significance of what South High students and teach-
ers do.

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was felt by each one of the staff
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meet the dead Iines so the book
could be on time. As you notice

the face of Linda Krys, which

shows the perils of working as a
staff member. It's hard work, but
it's a good feeling to be proud of
it.

These are the fine group of people which makes up most of the 1976-77 taurus staff. Starting from the Left Back
Row you see Luke Flores, Deby Swoboda, Cindy Cich, Genene Hogendorn, Danna Glup, Diane Popek, Debb ie Moody,
Kim Corcoran, Kathi Vacek, and Deneta Alston. Now I call your attention the the Second Row Start ing from the
Left where you see Joell e n Stetich, Cyndi Wezorek, Deby Lawrence, Tammi Blue, Cathy McMahon, Linda Krys,
and sitting in the car yoL see Vickie Stopak and George Riza. These students are the staff which made your yearbook
what it is today.

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Department Helps Plan Careers;
Tiessen Welcomes Mac To Staff

South High's business department is one of the most Ms. Rozanne Mac is new to South this year. She is
important departments the school has. It helps prepare busy working above. Ms. Mac was kept busy this
students for jobs they can obtain right after they gradu- year teaching General Business, Typing, and helping
ate from high school. Students who plan to further
their education also benefit from the skills and know- Miss Peters with the girls volleyball teams.
ledge they learn through the business department.

Ms. Rozanne Mac is a new face in the department this
year. She teaches Typing and General Business and is
hard working just I ike all the business teachers.

Students interested in business have a wide assortment
of classes in which to choose from. Distributive Edu-
cation, Business Law, General Business, Office Practice,
Typing, Bookkeeping, Accounting and Office Coop are
the courses that help the students get acquainted with a
career in business.

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Mr. Glen Tiessen, the department head, and Miss Edith Niederhoefer are
shown here discussing some of the problems the business department
faces. Mr. Tiessen teaches Bookkeeping and General Business. Miss
Niederhoefer teaches Typing and Office Practice.

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Mr, Floyd Wozniak always has a smile for his t
students. He teaches GeneraI Business and Book-
keeping as well as helping out with the track - .-.,_
teams.

The business department this year consisted of, from left to right: Mrs. Verdie Winters, Miss Edith Niederhoefer,
Mrs, Patricia Pruss, Mrs. Mary Ann Knappenberger, Miss Jean Whiting, Mrs, Marjorie Fishel, Mrs, Carol Limoges,
Mrs, Ellen Finnegan and Ms. Rozanne Mac, Standing in the back are Mr, Floyd Wozniak, Mr. Larry Masters, Mr.
Kent Yaw and Mr. Glen Tiessen.

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Members Strive For West Coast;
California Lures DECA Students

Enthusiasm was high this year in DECA because the an-
nual national convention was held in California. To get
to nationals the students first have to qualify at the state
convention.

DECA is a vocational training program for students em-
ployed in a retailing, wholesaling, and for servi ce selling
business. Mr. Kent Yaw, the advisor, instructs his pupils
in an individualized program. Students Iearn things that
will help them on their jobs and help them at the contests

DECA consists of seniors and juniors. Most of the students Assistant treasurer, Rita Rocha served her second year as
have jobs and they are excused from school early so that
a DECA officer. She is seen here preparing a manican to
they may go to work . Patty Rasmussen, the president of be displayed in the window during open house. Rita said th:s

DECA this year, commented, "The juniors and seniors this about DECA, "It was a lot of hard work, but it was

worked hard this year, as a group to try to get to nation- fun . "

als. Whatever we accomplished we accomplished as a
group. 11 This years DECA chapter of South High should be
proud of their efforts and accomplishments.

The officers in the DECA chapter this year were, From Left To Right, Row
One: reporter, Pattie Nieman, president, Patty Rasmussen and treasurer,
Susie Karas. Row Two: secretary, Jackie Lane, and vice-president Karen
Halsk i . Not pictured is assistant treasurer, Rita Rocha. The officers were
elected at the beginning of the year and served throughout the year. They
conducted the chapter and along the with the members made all the de-
cisions.

One of the many senior Deca members, Donn a Kara-
se k is busy studying for the upcoming tests at the state
convention.
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Senior members, Pictured From Left T o Right Are, Row One: Susie Karas,
Karen Halski, Jackie Lane, Patty Rasmussen. Second Row : Donna Karasek,
Janet York, April Genier and Lauri e Brant. Third Row: Scott Lane, Pattie
Nieman, Connie Minnino, Ann Lukowski, Judy Risavi, Kathy Stankus, Lu
Ann Lubash, Janet Kaczm arek, Cathy McMahon, Kim Corcoran, and Sha-
ron Shepoka. Not pictured is assistant treasurer Rita Rocha. The seniors
were the backbone of DECA this year. They helped the juniors get acquain-
ted with the DECA rules.

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The first year members of Distributive Education are From Left To Right,
Row One: Rick Preister, Diane Shanahan, Joan Hoeft, Linda Castro, Mar-
cella Hilger, and Li sa L autenbaugh. Second Row: Louise Longo, Liz Ri za,
Kristi Gibson, Theresa L ew is, Sharon Lokey, Joan Junovich, Ron Hahn,
Sheila Lewis, Gary Adams, Gary Brooks and Greg Henricksen. The junio r
members put in a lot of hard work this year. Their first year, is more or
l ess a tra ining period for their second year. Mr. Yaw was very impressed
with his juniors and stated that he thought they would do a fine job next
year.

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Art Puts Pens, Brushes To Work;
Gallery Shows Student Results

If you hear the sound of a swishing brush ,.
or the scratching of a pencil, you'll know
that you are in the Art Department of

South High. Here students can create
paintings, drawings, and sculptures. The
art gallery often displays workmanship

done by the students. Some students feel
that art lets them express their inner-
most feelings on paper. Mr. Ne lse Jones,
Instructor of Commercial Art expressed
his feelings by saying, "I'm trying to

teach students that commercial art as
a subject matter can become a profes-

sion for them, and that it should be
taken more seriously. In art one learns
to see things in a proper perspective and
appreciates it all the more."

Miss Toni Turnquist also sponsors
the art club as wel I as teaching
art.

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Class Designs Wall Hangings;
Molding Clay Turns Into Art

Your own personal ring, designed and
manufactured by you? It's possible
in the Jewerly and Arts classes taught
at South. Here students can create
things from wall hangings to art work
with feathers. Mrs. Schutz, the instruc-
tor, feels that, "In this class a student

can feel proud of his work that he has
created with a sense of pride. He can
design something with his own per-
sonal touch. "

Miss Kreifels poses while grading.

Mrs. Schutz also teaches regular
art classes along with ceramics.

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Students Strive To Match Wits;
Club Competes In Many Contests

Matching wits mathematically is the

name of the game that the students play

• when they are enrolled in the Math Club.

Although the membership was small this

year, the competition was tough.

This year's Math Club was involved in

many contests. They attended the Westside

Math Bowl, Central and North High com-

petitions and also were challenged aga inst

Creighton on the Nebr.-Iowa level.

On National level the Math Club com-

peted in the National Math Contest and al-

so had a dual with the Atlantic Pacific League.

This year's officers are Ray Barrett, Pre-

sident; Rick Dworak, Vice-President; and

Patty Parks, Secretary and Treasurer. Mr.

Geometry and Math are the subjects Miss Barbara Seifert teaches. Myers feels that, "the Math Club is showing ..
In her spare time she Ii kes to sew and I isten to music. great potential and a lot of interest in this
field".

Mrs. Mary Belitz, pictured above,
teaches Algebra and Geometry.

. Shown above are this year's Math Club members clockwise: Jody
Mosser, Predrag Kopan, Pat Mosites, Richard Almquist, Tom Fehl-
This year's sponser for the Math Club is Mr. haber, Rick Dworak, Tom Bauwens, Patty Parks and Ray Barrett.
Edward Myers.

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Mr. Edward Williams t eaches Alge- Mr. Lad Nemecek teaches Math Mr. Wayne Boldt's job at South is to tea-

bra and Geometry. and also coaches Varsity sports. ch Geometry and Algebra.

As well as teaching Algebra and Geometry, Mr. Philip Gradoville a l-
so coaches J . V. Basketball.

Miss Mary Ann Kelly watches over her stu-
dents as they begin their assignment.

Mr. Richard Wolfarth is the assistant sponser for the Math Club, He
also teaches Algebra and Cal cul us.

Pictured above is Mr. Jeffrey Potter. This
is his first year at South.

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Zanders Plans Trip To Denver;
Tickets Sold To Support Club

How would you like to take a trip Carving wood figures for prizes is
to Denver? Mr. Dan Zanders who Mr. Dan Zanders.
sponsors the Science Club this year
arranged a field trip to Denver,
Colorado.

The Science Club sold raffle tickets
to help support their club. Pop and
Popcorn was wold at the J. V. and
girl's athletic events. Later in the
year other fund-raising projects
were held.

For the first time this year a scho-
larship was offered to a deserving
student. The student must be enrol led
in any science class to obtain this
scholarship.

This year's officers are: Patty
Parks, President; Lori Myers, Vice-
President; Anne Stark, Secretary;
and Tammi Holubar, Treasurer.

Pictured Above is Mrs. Delores
Rankin who teaches Biology.

Sitting From Left To Right: Terri Shonert, Madelyn Pierce, Sharon McCut-
chen, and Kelly Murphy. Row One: Coleen Murphy, Tammy Elder, Joan Mar-
tinez, Terry Petrowski, Margie Lier, Terry Mead, Karen Shipley, Sherri Rolfs,
and Eva Dukich. Row Two : Anna Owen, Diane Davis, Debbie Smith, Debbie

Jacobson, Rick Dworak, Frances Pallas, Ann Sidzyik, and Bill Baburek.

Looking over his classnotes is Mr. Teaching Biology is Mr. Joseph
Gary Gonzales. Perina's job.

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